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What did you do about the missed dose?
The general recommendation for most medications is to take the dose as soon as you realize that the dose was missed. However, if it is time for your next dose, people should not take a "double dose."
I was curious about what was recommended for Prednisone. I would think it would depend on the amount of pain you experience after the missed dose. When I took Prednisone the pain usually reminded me very quickly when I forgot my Prednisone dose.
Mayo clinic says:
"If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses."
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/prednisone-oral-route/description/drg-20075269
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Another source says basically the same:
"When you start to take prednisone, ask your doctor what to do if you forget to take a dose. Write down these instructions so that you can refer to them later. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose and do not know what to do. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose."
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601102.html#:~:text=When%20you%20start%20to%20take,thin%2C%20fragile%20skin